FIRST TEAM

Melissa Coogan

El Camino Real / Jr.

Pitcher

The co-most valuable player of the West Valley League batted .424 with 35 RBIs and won 20 games for the City Section semifinalists. Had a 0.37 ERA and struck out 167 in 171 innings.

Kellie Cox

Quartz Hill / Jr.

Outfielder

One of the best all-around athletes in the region, this multi-sport standout batted .451 to earn All-Valley honors for the second time.

Sara Dean

Hart / Jr.

Catcher

Gritty catcher batted .373 with six doubles and 15 RBIs to spark one of the deepest lineups in the region. Will be heavily recruited as a senior.

Christina Enea

El Camino Real / Jr.

Catcher

The most feared batter in the City Section shared the West Valley League’s co-most valuable player award with battery mate Coogan. Batted .547 with 52 hits, seven home runs and 37 RBIs.

Elena Ferrero

Harvard-Westlake / So.

Infielder

Injury kept two-time All-Valley player from pitching, but still batted .414 with 12 doubles and 16 RBIs to lead Wolverines to their best season.

Amanda Fortune

Hart / Sr.

Pitcher

Foothill League most valuable player finished 13-2 with 0.32 ERA and led Indians to third consecutive league title. Has committed to Illinois.

Justina Kahaku

Canyon / Sr.

Outfielder

Versatile Hawaii-bound athlete gave up basketball to concentrate on softball and batted .390 to lead Cowboys to first playoff appearance in five seasons.

Anna Russell

Harvard-Westlake / Sr.

Pitcher

Returned from injury-plagued junior season to finish 22-3 with 0.61 ERA and earn Mission League pitcher of the year. Will play at University of San Diego.

Julie Watson

Saugus / Sr.

Infielder

Speedy slap hitter and three-time All-Valley player batted .341 with 19 stolen bases. Will play at Cal State Fullerton.

Lauren Watson

Valencia / Jr.

Catcher

A defensive and offense force, batted .400 with three home runs and 15 RBIs to lead the Vikings to the second round of the playoffs for first time.

Lindsey Weinstein

Chaminade / Jr.

Infielder

First baseman was the foundation of an Eagle program that advanced to the Southern Section Division IV final for the second consecutive season. Batted .341.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Terry Elledge

Harvard-Westlake

Staff: Toni Brown, Joe Aranda

Led the Wolverines to Mission League title -- their first championship in more than 25 seasons -- and a 25-5 record for Southern Section Division IV semifinalists.